Question

Which of the following is not true about the new constitution developed by the National Assembly after it was recognised as an institution?

• A. The National Assembly drafted a Constitution by 1791 and King Louis XVI took an oath to uphold and respect the constitution.
• B. The powers were distributed between different institutions- the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary.
• C. The members of the National Assembly would be indirectly elected.
• D. France had become a constitutional democracy with nominal powers to the King.

Answer 1

The correct option is D France had become a constitutional democracy with nominal powers to the King.

France became constitutional monarchy, and Louis XVI still remained the head of the state. He was given limited powers to govern the state and these powers were always kept in check. Eligible voters of the state voted a group of electors, who then appointed the members of the National Assembly.